Laser finishing of apparel

A method comprising:

• providing an assembled garment made from fabric panels of a woven first material comprising a warp comprising indigo ring-dyed cotton yarn, wherein the fabric panels are sewn together using thread;
• providing a laser input file that is representative of a finishing pattern from an existing garment made from a second material, wherein the finishing pattern on the existing garment was not created by a laser, and the laser input file was obtained by
• capturing a target image of the finishing pattern from the existing garment of the second material, and
• determining values for the laser input file that will result in a finishing pattern on the first material to obtain an appearance similar to the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing garment of the second material, wherein the determining values for the laser input file comprises
• selecting a dark reference in the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing garment of the second material,
• for each pixel in the target image, calculating a difference value between a pixel value and the dark reference, and
• storing each difference value in the laser input file, wherein the laser input file comprises a reverse image compared to the target image;
• and
• using a laser to create a finishing pattern on an outer surface of the assembled garment based on the laser input file, wherein based on the laser input file, the laser removes selected amounts of material from the surface of the first material at different pixel locations of the assembled garment,
• for lighter pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a greater amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, while for darker pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a lesser amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, and
• the finishing pattern created can extend across portions of the assembled garment where two or more fabric panels are joined together by thread by exposing these portions to the laser.

A method comprising:

• assembling a pair of jeans made from fabric panels of a woven first denim material comprising a warp comprising indigo ring-dyed cotton yarn, wherein the fabric panels are sewn together using thread;
• creating a laser input file that is representative of a finishing pattern from an existing pair of jeans made from a second denim material, wherein the first denim material comprises a different fabric characteristic from the second denim material, and the creating the laser input file comprises
• capturing a target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, and
• determining values for the laser input file that will result in a finishing pattern on the first denim material to obtain an appearance similar to the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, wherein the determining values for the laser input file comprises
• selecting a dark reference in the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material,
• for each pixel in the target image, calculating a difference value between a pixel value and the dark reference, and
• storing each difference value in the laser input file, wherein the laser input file comprises a reverse image compared to the target image;
• and
• using a laser to create a finishing pattern on an outer surface of the jeans based on the laser input file, wherein based on the laser input file, the laser removes selected amounts of material from the surface of the first material at different pixel locations of the jeans,
• for lighter pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a greater amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, while for darker pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a lesser amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, and
• the finishing pattern created can extend across portions of the jeans where two or more fabric panels are joined together by thread by exposing these portions to the laser.

A method comprising:

• assembling a pair of jeans made from fabric panels of a woven first denim material comprising a warp comprising indigo ring-dyed cotton yarn, wherein the fabric panels are sewn together using thread;
• creating a laser input file that is representative of a finishing pattern from an existing pair of jeans made from a second denim material, wherein the first denim material comprises a different fabric characteristic from the second denim material, and the creating the laser input file comprises
• capturing a target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, and
• determining values for the laser input file that will result in a finishing pattern on the first denim material to obtain an appearance similar to the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, wherein the determining values for the laser input file comprises
• forming a first pattern on a surface of the first denim material, wherein the first pattern comprises a plurality of color shades, the color shades are lighter shades relative to an original color of the first denim material, and the first pattern is formed by exposing the first denim material to a laser beam at a variety of laser levels,
• the first pattern comprises a first region comprising a first shade, a second region comprising a second shade, and a third region comprising a third shade, each first, second, and third regions comprise a polygon shape, and
• a difference between the first shade and second shade is determined by a first incremental value in a laser input value, a difference between the second shade and third shade is determined by a second incremental value in the laser input value, and the second incremental value is the same as the first incremental value;
• and
• using a laser to create a finishing pattern on an outer surface of the jeans based on the laser input file, wherein based on the laser input file, the laser removes selected amounts of material from the surface of the first material at different pixel locations of the jeans,
• for lighter pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a greater amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, while for darker pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a lesser amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, and
• the finishing pattern created can extend across portions of the jeans where two or more fabric panels are joined together by thread by exposing these portions to the laser.

A method comprising:

• assembling a pair of jeans made from fabric panels of a woven first denim material comprising a warp comprising indigo ring-dyed cotton yarn, wherein the fabric panels are sewn together using thread;
• creating a laser input file that is representative of a finishing pattern from an existing pair of jeans made from a second denim material, wherein the first denim material comprises a different fabric characteristic from the second denim material, and the creating the laser input file comprises
• capturing a target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, and
• determining values for the laser input file that will result in a finishing pattern on the first denim material to obtain an appearance similar to the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, wherein the determining values for the laser input file comprises:
• forming a first pattern on a surface of the first denim material, wherein the first pattern comprises a plurality of color shades, the color shades are lighter shades relative to an original color of the first denim material, and the first pattern is formed by exposing the first denim material to a laser beam at a variety of laser levels,
• the first pattern comprises a first region comprising a first shade, a second region comprising a second shade, and a third region comprising a third shade, each first, second, and third regions comprise a polygon shape,
• a difference between the first shade and second shade is determined by a first incremental value in a laser input value, a difference between the second shade and third shade is determined by a second incremental value in the laser input value, and the second incremental value is the same as the first incremental value, and
• obtaining a fabric response characteristic for the first denim material in response to the laser comprising
• for the first region, generating a first histogram for a distribution of pixels in the first region,
• for the second region, generating a second histogram for a distribution of pixels in the second region, and
• for the third region, generating a third histogram for a distribution of pixels in the third region;
• and
• using a laser to create a finishing pattern on an outer surface of the jeans based on the laser input file, wherein based on the laser input file, the laser removes selected amounts of material from the surface of the first material at different pixel locations of the jeans,
• for lighter pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a greater amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, while for darker pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a lesser amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, and
• the finishing pattern created can extend across portions of the jeans where two or more fabric panels are joined together by thread by exposing these portions to the laser.

A method comprising:

• assembling a pair of jeans made from fabric panels of a woven first denim material comprising a warp comprising indigo ring-dyed cotton yarn, wherein the fabric panels are sewn together using thread;
• creating a laser input file that is representative of a finishing pattern from an existing pair of jeans made from a second denim material, wherein the first denim material comprises a different fabric characteristic from the second denim material, and the creating the laser input file comprises
• capturing a target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, and
• determining values for the laser input file that will result in a finishing pattern on the first denim material to obtain an appearance similar to the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, wherein the determining values for the laser input file comprises
• providing a fabric response characteristic function for the first denim material in response to a laser, and
• converting the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material based on the fabric response characteristic function for the first denim material into values for the laser input file, and the laser input file comprises a reverse image, compared to the target image;
• and
• using a laser to create a finishing pattern on an outer surface of the jeans based on the laser input file, wherein based on the laser input file, the laser removes selected amounts of material from the surface of the first material at different pixel locations of the jeans,
• for lighter pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a greater amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, while for darker pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a lesser amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, and
• the finishing pattern created can extend across portions of the jeans where two or more fabric panels are joined together by thread by exposing these portions to the laser.

A method comprising:

• assembling a garment made from fabric panels of a woven first material comprising a warp comprising indigo ring-dyed cotton yarn, wherein the fabric panels are sewn together using thread;
• creating a laser input file that is representative of a finishing pattern from an existing garment made from a second material, wherein the first material comprises a different fabric characteristic from the second material, and the creating the laser input file comprises
• capturing a target image of the finishing pattern from the existing garment of the second material, and
• determining values for the laser input file that will result in a finishing pattern on the first material to obtain an appearance similar to the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing garment of the second material, wherein the determining values for the laser input file comprises
• providing a fabric response characteristic function for the first material in response to a laser, and
• converting the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing garment of the second material based on the fabric response characteristic function for the first material into values for the laser input file, and the laser input file comprises a reverse image, compared to the target image;
• and
• using a laser to create a finishing pattern on an outer surface of the garment based on the laser input file, wherein based on the laser input file, the laser removes selected amounts of material from the surface of the first material at different pixel locations of the garment,
• for lighter pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a greater amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, while for darker pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a lesser amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, and
• the finishing pattern created can extend across portions of the garment where two or more fabric panels are joined together by thread by exposing these portions to the laser.

A method comprising:

• assembling a garment made from fabric panels of a woven first material comprising a warp comprising indigo ring-dyed cotton yarn, wherein the fabric panels are sewn together using thread;
• creating a laser input file that is representative of a finishing pattern from an existing garment made from a second material, wherein the first material comprises a different fabric characteristic from the second material, and the creating the laser input file comprises
• capturing a target image of the finishing pattern from the existing garment of the second material, and
• determining values for the laser input file that will result in a finishing pattern on the first material to obtain an appearance similar to the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing garment of the second material, wherein the determining values for the laser input file comprises
• forming a first pattern on a surface of the first material, wherein the first pattern comprises a plurality of color shades, the color shades are lighter shades relative to an original color of the first material, and the first pattern is formed by exposing the first material to a laser beam at a variety of laser levels,
• the first pattern comprises a first region comprising a first shade, a second region comprising a second shade, and a third region comprising a third shade, each first, second, and third regions comprise a polygon shape, and
• a difference between the first shade and second shade is determined by a first incremental value in a laser input value, a difference between the second shade and third shade is determined by a second incremental value in the laser input value, and the second incremental value is the same as the first incremental value;
• and
• using a laser to create a finishing pattern on an outer surface of the garment based on the laser input file, wherein based on the laser input file, the laser removes selected amounts of material from the surface of the first material at different pixel locations of the garment,
• for lighter pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a greater amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, while for darker pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a lesser amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, and
• the finishing pattern created can extend across portions of the garment where two or more fabric panels are joined together by thread by exposing these portions to the laser.

A method comprising:

• providing an assembled garment made from fabric panels of a woven first material comprising a warp comprising indigo ring-dyed cotton yarn, wherein the fabric panels are sewn together using thread;
• providing a laser input file that is representative of a finishing pattern from an existing garment made from a second material, wherein the finishing pattern on the existing garment was not created by a laser, and the laser input file was obtained by
• capturing a target image of the finishing pattern from the existing garment of the second material, and
• determining values for the laser input file that will result in a finishing pattern on the first material to obtain an appearance similar to the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing garment of the second material, wherein the determining values for the laser input file comprises
• providing a fabric response characteristic function for the first material in response to a laser, and
• converting the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing garment of the second material based on the fabric response characteristic function for the first material into values for the laser input file, and the laser input file comprises a reverse image, compared to the target image;
• and
• using a laser to create a finishing pattern on an outer surface of the assembled garment based on the laser input file, wherein based on the laser input file, the laser removes selected amounts of material from the surface of the first material at different pixel locations of the assembled garment,
• for lighter pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a greater amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, while for darker pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a lesser amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, and
• the finishing pattern created can extend across portions of the assembled garment where two or more fabric panels are joined together by thread by exposing these portions to the laser.

A method comprising:

• providing an assembled garment made from fabric panels of a woven first material comprising a warp comprising indigo ring-dyed cotton yarn, wherein the fabric panels are sewn together using thread;
• providing a laser input file that is representative of a finishing pattern from an existing garment made from a second material, wherein the finishing pattern on the existing garment was not created by a laser, and the laser input file was obtained by
• capturing a target image of the finishing pattern from the existing garment of the second material, and
• determining values for the laser input file that will result in a finishing pattern on the first material to obtain an appearance similar to the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing garment of the second material, wherein the determining values for the laser input file comprises
• forming a first pattern on a surface of the first material, wherein the first pattern comprises a plurality of color shades, the color shades are lighter shades relative to an original color of the first material, and the first pattern is formed by exposing the first material to a laser beam at a variety of laser levels,
• the first pattern comprises a first region comprising a first shade, a second region comprising a second shade, and a third region comprising a third shade, each first, second, and third regions comprise a polygon shape, and
• a difference between the first shade and second shade is determined by a first incremental value in a laser input value, a difference between the second shade and third shade is determined by a second incremental value in the laser input value, and the second incremental value is the same as the first incremental value;
• and
• using a laser to create a finishing pattern on an outer surface of the assembled garment based on the laser input file, wherein based on the laser input file, the laser removes selected amounts of material from the surface of the first material at different pixel locations of the assembled garment,
• for lighter pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a greater amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, while for darker pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a lesser amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, and
• the finishing pattern created can extend across portions of the assembled garment where two or more fabric panels are joined together by thread by exposing these portions to the laser.

A method comprising:

• assembling a pair of jeans made from fabric panels of a woven first denim material comprising a warp comprising indigo ring-dyed cotton yarn, wherein the fabric panels are sewn together using thread;
• creating a laser input file that is representative of a finishing pattern from an existing pair of jeans made from a second denim material, wherein the finishing pattern on the existing jeans was not created by a laser, and the creating the laser input file comprises
• capturing a target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, and
• determining values for the laser input file that will result in a finishing pattern on the first denim material to obtain an appearance similar to the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, wherein the determining values for the laser input file comprises
• selecting a dark reference in the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material,
• for each pixel in the target image, calculating a difference value between a pixel value and the dark reference, and
• storing each difference value in the laser input file, wherein the laser input file comprises a reverse image compared to the target image;
• and
• using a laser to create a finishing pattern on an outer surface of the jeans based on the laser input file, wherein based on the laser input file, the laser removes selected amounts of material from the surface of the first material at different pixel locations of the jeans,
• for lighter pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a greater amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, while for darker pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a lesser amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, and
• the finishing pattern created can extend across portions of the jeans where two or more fabric panels are joined together by thread by exposing these portions to the laser.

A method comprising:

• assembling a pair of jeans made from fabric panels of a woven first denim material comprising a warp comprising indigo ring-dyed cotton yarn, wherein the fabric panels are sewn together using thread;
• creating a laser input file that is representative of a finishing pattern from an existing pair of jeans made from a second denim material, wherein the finishing pattern on the existing jeans was not created by a laser, and the creating the laser input file comprises
• capturing a target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, and
• determining values for the laser input file that will result in a finishing pattern on the first denim material to obtain an appearance similar to the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, wherein the determining values for the laser input file comprises
• providing a fabric response characteristic function for the first denim material in response to a laser, and
• converting the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material based on the fabric response characteristic function for the first denim material into values for the laser input file, and the laser input file comprises a reverse image, compared to the target image;
• and
• using a laser to create a finishing pattern on an outer surface of the jeans based on the laser input file, wherein based on the laser input file, the laser removes selected amounts of material from the surface of the first material at different pixel locations of the jeans,
• for lighter pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a greater amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, while for darker pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a lesser amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, and
• the finishing pattern created can extend across portions of the jeans where two or more fabric panels are joined together by thread by exposing these portions to the laser.

A method comprising:

• assembling a pair of jeans made from fabric panels of a woven first denim material comprising a warp comprising indigo ring-dyed cotton yarn, wherein the fabric panels are sewn together using thread;
• creating a laser input file that is representative of a finishing pattern from an existing pair of jeans made from a second denim material, wherein the finishing pattern on the existing jeans was not created by a laser, and the creating the laser input file comprises
• capturing a target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, and
• determining values for the laser input file that will result in a finishing pattern on the first denim material to obtain an appearance similar to the target image of the finishing pattern from the existing jeans of the second denim material, wherein the determining values for the laser input file comprises
• forming a first pattern on a surface of the first denim material, wherein the first pattern comprises a plurality of color shades, the color shades are lighter shades relative to an original color of the first denim material, and the first pattern is formed by exposing the first denim material to a laser beam at a variety of laser levels,
• the first pattern comprises a first region comprising a first shade, a second region comprising a second shade, and a third region comprising a third shade, each first, second, and third regions comprise the same shape, and
• a difference between the first shade and second shade is determined by a first incremental value in a laser input value, a difference between the second shade and third shade is determined by a second incremental value in the laser input value, and the second incremental value is the same as the first incremental value;
• and
• using a laser to create a finishing pattern on an outer surface of the jeans based on the laser input file, wherein based on the laser input file, the laser removes selected amounts of material from the surface of the first material at different pixel locations of the jeans,
• for lighter pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a greater amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, while for darker pixel locations of the finishing pattern, a lesser amount of the indigo ring-dyed cotton warp yarn is removed, and
• the finishing pattern created can extend across portions of the jeans where two or more fabric panels are joined together by thread by exposing these portions to the laser.